Marionberry
2 Year Old (+/-2' Tall)
$12.95
Ships: 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027
Description
Marionberry is a flavorful, hybrid blackberry cultivar developed by Oregon State
University. They are well known for a rich, sweet-tart flavor that is best used in pies or
jams. The Marionberry is often referred to as the “Queen of Blackberries” and is rated
by many as the best berry for making pies. It is a trailing, thorny vine that requires a
support system for optimal growth. Marionberries ripen late spring and summer, with peak
harvest time in July. Requires full sun, well-drained soil, and 1-2 inches of water per
week. Marionberry vines are self-fertile and grow in zones 6-9.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Early Spring |
| Fruit Color | Black |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 6 - 9 |
| Pollination | Self Fertile |
| Ripens/Harvest | July |
| Shade/Sun | 6 to 8 hours Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy, slightly acidic |
| Soil Moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil pH Level | 5.5 to 6.5 |
| Taste | Sweet Tart |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 1-2 |
| Mature Width | 3 Feet |
| Mature Height | 6 Feet on Trellis |
Zones
USDA Hardiness Zones
A hardiness zone is a geographic area defined by average annual minimum winter temperatures, helping gardeners determine which plants can survive in their region. Developed by the USDA, the 13 numerical zones indicate cold hardiness—for example, a plant "hardy to zone 10" tolerates minimum temperatures of 30 to 40 °F (−1.1 to 4.4 °C).
Grows in zones: 6 - 9
This product grows in your zone!
A hardiness zone is a geographic area defined by average annual minimum winter temperatures, helping gardeners determine which plants can survive in their region. Developed by the USDA, the 13 numerical zones indicate cold hardiness—for example, a plant "hardy to zone 10" tolerates minimum temperatures of 30 to 40 °F (−1.1 to 4.4 °C).
More Information
When fully ripe, Marionberries have an acidity of about 1.5% and a fruit pH of 3.2. This is roughly the same pH as a sweet strawberry, balancing a high sugar concentration of about 14% with just enough tartness.
